Connection a iMac 10,1 to a MacBookPro4,1

I would like to connect my MacBookPro4,1 to my iMac 10,1 as an extra monitor for using final cut...which cables do i need to use? thank you.
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It can't be done. Only the two 27" iMac models that have been released to date (in late 2009 and mid 2010) are capable of being used as external monitors, but even they can only be used with Macs that have mini-Displayports for video output. Cable adapters can't be used with other models, so you won't have that option with your MBP 4,1.

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